1946 Citroen 7A vs. 1979 Mazda 626
To start off, 1979 Mazda 626 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 626 weights approximately 139 kg more than 1946 Citroen 7A.
Because 1979 Mazda 626 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 1979 Mazda 626. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 Citroen 7A, 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. 1979 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1946 Citroen 7A has manual transmission. 1946 Citroen 7A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Citroen 7A | 1979 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | 7A | 626 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1529 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
