1974 Citroen DS vs. 1974 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1974 Citroen DS and 1974 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen DS (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen DS weights approximately 646 kg more than 1974 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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1974 Citroen DS | 1974 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | DS | Familia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1272 cc |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2270 mm |