1999 Citroen Saxo vs. 1999 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Saxo and 1999 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Xsara (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 555 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Citroen Xsara (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Saxo | 1999 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Saxo | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2770 mm |
