2003 Citroen Saxo vs. 2003 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2003 Citroen Saxo and 2003 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Vibe (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 420 kg more than 2003 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Citroen Saxo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Vibe 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, 2003 Pontiac Vibe (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Saxo. (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen Saxo | 2003 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | Saxo | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
