1998 Citroen Saxo vs. 1980 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Citroen Saxo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Saxo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Saxo weights approximately 105 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic.
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, both vehicles can yield 93 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Saxo | 1980 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Saxo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
