1999 Citroen Pluriel vs. 2007 Mazda 2
To start off, 2007 Mazda 2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Pluriel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Pluriel would be higher. Both 1999 Citroen Pluriel and 2007 Mazda 2 are equipped with a 1,399 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Pluriel (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Pluriel should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 2 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1999 Citroen Pluriel.
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, 2007 Mazda 2 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Pluriel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Pluriel | 2007 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Pluriel | 2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.9 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
