1998 Citroen Saxo vs. 1998 Suzuki X90
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Saxo and 1998 Suzuki X90 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Suzuki X90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Saxo (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki X90. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Saxo should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki X90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Suzuki X90 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1998 Citroen Saxo.
Because 1998 Suzuki X90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Citroen Saxo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki X90 will offer significantly more control. 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 Citroen Saxo (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki X90. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Saxo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki X90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Saxo | 1998 Suzuki X90 | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Saxo | X90 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2210 mm |
