1997 Citroen AX vs. 1997 Mazda MX-3
To start off, both 1997 Citroen AX and 1997 Mazda MX-3 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mazda MX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda MX-3 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1997 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda MX-3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda MX-3 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1997 Citroen AX. 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, 1997 Mazda MX-3 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda MX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen AX | 1997 Mazda MX-3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | AX | MX-3 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1059 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
