1998 Citroen Saxo vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Saxo and 1998 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 480 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (93 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Saxo. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Saxo has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Saxo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Saxo | 1998 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Saxo | Magna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
