1998 Citroen Saxo vs. 1998 Peugeot Escapade
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Saxo and 1998 Peugeot Escapade were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot Escapade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot Escapade (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot Escapade should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot Escapade weights approximately 75 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 Peugeot Escapade (205 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (87 Nm). This means 1998 Peugeot Escapade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Saxo | 1998 Peugeot Escapade | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Saxo | Escapade |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1122 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 880 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
