1999 Citroen Saxo vs. 1999 Holden Astra
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Saxo and 1999 Holden Astra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Holden Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Astra weights approximately 360 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 Holden Astra (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen Saxo | 1999 Holden Astra | |
Make | Citroen | Holden |
Model | Saxo | Astra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |