2001 Citroen C vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C and 2001 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda 6 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2001 Citroen C. 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, 2001 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C. (111 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | C | 6 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |