1999 Citroen Saxo vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Saxo and 1999 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Yaris (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 113 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 Toyota Yaris (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Saxo | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Saxo | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
