1996 Citroen Saxo vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea 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, 2006 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (95 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Saxo | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Saxo | Altea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1527 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |
