1965 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Mazda 626. 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, 1965 Citroen DS (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1965 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | DS | 626 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2620 mm |
