1974 Citroen CX vs. 1974 Mazda RX-4
To start off, both 1974 Citroen CX and 1974 Mazda RX-4 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-4 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 410 kg more than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
Because 1974 Mazda RX-4 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 1974 Mazda RX-4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Citroen CX (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1974 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | CX | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |
