2001 Citroen Saxo vs. 2001 MCC ForTwo
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Saxo and 2001 MCC ForTwo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Saxo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Saxo (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Saxo should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen Saxo weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 MCC ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 MCC ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 MCC ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Saxo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen Saxo (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC ForTwo. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Saxo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Saxo | 2001 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Citroen | MCC |
| Model | Saxo | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 1810 mm |
