1999 Citroen Pluriel vs. 1999 Mazda Demio
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Pluriel and 1999 Mazda Demio were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Pluriel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Pluriel (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Pluriel should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Pluriel weights approximately 36 kg more than 1999 Mazda Demio. 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, 1999 Citroen Pluriel (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Pluriel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Demio. 1999 Citroen Pluriel has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda Demio has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda Demio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Citroen Pluriel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Pluriel | 1999 Mazda Demio | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Pluriel | Demio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
