1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 1996 Suzuki Esteem
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Saxo and 1996 Suzuki Esteem were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Esteem is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Saxo (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Esteem. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Saxo should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Esteem. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Saxo weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Esteem. 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 Citroen Saxo (145 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Esteem. (128 Nm). This means 1996 Citroen Saxo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Esteem.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Saxo | 1996 Suzuki Esteem | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Saxo | Esteem |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2490 mm |
