1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, both 1996 Citroen Saxo and 1996 Honda Today were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Saxo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Saxo (74 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Saxo should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Saxo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Citroen Saxo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 Citroen Saxo (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Saxo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Citroen Saxo 1996 Honda Today
Make Citroen Honda
Model Saxo Today
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1358 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 74 HP 47 HP
Torque 111 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 3730 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1400 mm


 

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