1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 1996 Fiat Multipla
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Saxo and 1996 Fiat Multipla were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Multipla (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Multipla should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 420 kg more than 1996 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Fiat Multipla (144 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (95 Nm). This means 1996 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Saxo | 1996 Fiat Multipla | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Saxo | Multipla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1527 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |
