1998 Citroen Saxo vs. 1998 Tatra T700
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Saxo and 1998 Tatra T700 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Tatra T700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tatra T700 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tatra T700 should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tatra T700 weights approximately 1000 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Tatra T700 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Tatra T700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Saxo | 1998 Tatra T700 | |
Make | Citroen | Tatra |
Model | Saxo | T700 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3140 mm |