2000 Citroen Saxo vs. 2000 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Saxo and 2000 Hyundai Lantra were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Lantra (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 290 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Hyundai Lantra (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen Saxo | 2000 Hyundai Lantra | |
Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
Model | Saxo | Lantra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |