1974 Citroen CX vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen CX (75 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Citroen CX (150 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | CX | Luce |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
