1976 Citroen CX vs. 1976 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1976 Citroen CX and 1976 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,346 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (128 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 301 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Citroen CX (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Citroen CX | 1976 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | CX | 929 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2346 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
