1995 Citroen AX vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1995 Citroen AX and 1995 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1995 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen AX | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | AX | 626 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
