2000 Citroen Saxo vs. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Saxo and 2000 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 950 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.
Because 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen Saxo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 Vauxhall Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen Saxo | 2000 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | Saxo | Frontera |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |