2001 Citroen Osee vs. 1997 Mazda RX-7

To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Osee. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Osee.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda RX-7. (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda RX-7. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1997 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1997 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Citroen Osee 1997 Mazda RX-7
Make Citroen Mazda
Model Osee RX-7
Year Released 2001 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 2616 cc
Engine Type V dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 191 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 272 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 4160 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1240 mm


 

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