1987 Citroen AX vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mazda Luce weights approximately 328 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | AX | Luce |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
