1979 Citroen CX vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, both 1979 Citroen CX and 1979 Mazda 616 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Citroen CX (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Citroen CX weights approximately 355 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Citroen CX (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen CX | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | CX | 616 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2480 mm |