1979 Citroen CX vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen CX | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | CX | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
