1994 Citroen AX vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 482 kg more than 1994 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, 1971 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | AX | Luce |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
