1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Saxo and 1996 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 430 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 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Saxo | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Saxo | Accord |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |