2005 Citroen Saxo vs. 2005 Holden Barina
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Saxo and 2005 Holden Barina were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Holden Barina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Barina (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Barina should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Barina weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Holden Barina (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Barina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Saxo | 2005 Holden Barina | |
Make | Citroen | Holden |
Model | Saxo | Barina |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2500 mm |