1975 Mazda 818 vs. 2011 Citroen C6

To start off, 2011 Citroen C6 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C6 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C6 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Mazda 818 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 1975 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C6, 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, 2011 Citroen C6 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818. 2011 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 1975 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1975 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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