1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 2006 Rover 25
To start off, 2006 Rover 25 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Saxo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Saxo would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Saxo (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Rover 25. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Saxo should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 25 weights approximately 195 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, 2006 Rover 25 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Saxo | 2006 Rover 25 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | Saxo | 25 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |