2000 Citroen C5 vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 167 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 626 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C5 | 626 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1379 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
