1974 Citroen CX vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX 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 (95 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 450 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929. 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 (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | CX | 929 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
