2001 Citroen Saxo vs. 2001 Daewoo Lanos
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Saxo and 2001 Daewoo Lanos were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Lanos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Lanos (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Lanos weights approximately 200 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Daewoo Lanos (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Lanos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Saxo | 2001 Daewoo Lanos | |
| Make | Citroen | Daewoo |
| Model | Saxo | Lanos |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |
