1998 Citroen Saxo vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Saxo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Saxo would be higher. At 1,797 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Citroen Saxo.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (93 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Saxo. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Saxo has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Saxo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Saxo | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Saxo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1797 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
