1987 Citroen BX vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1987 Citroen BX and 1987 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 626 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1987 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 626 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1987 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Mazda 626 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen BX | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | BX | 626 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |