1987 Citroen CX vs. 2010 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2010 Mazda Premacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen CX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen CX (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 230 kg more than 1987 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, 2010 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen CX. (159 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen CX | 2010 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | CX | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
