1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 1996 Lada Samara
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Saxo and 1996 Lada Samara 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 10 more horse power than 1996 Lada Samara. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Saxo should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Samara weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
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 Citroen Saxo (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Saxo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Saxo | 1996 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | Saxo | Samara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
