1998 Citroen Saxo vs. 1998 Saturn SC
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Saxo and 1998 Saturn SC were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Saturn SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Saturn SC (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Saturn SC should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Saturn SC weights approximately 205 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 Saturn SC (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Saturn SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Saxo | 1998 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Citroen | Saturn |
| Model | Saxo | SC |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
