1998 Citroen Saxo vs. 1998 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Saxo and 1998 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Previa weights approximately 810 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 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Saxo | 1998 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Saxo | Previa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1122 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
