1976 Citroen CX vs. 2000 Mazda Protege
To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen CX would be higher. 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 28 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 410 kg more than 1976 Citroen CX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Citroen CX (197 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen CX | 2000 Mazda Protege | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | CX | Protege |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2346 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 164 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |