2001 Citroen Osee vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (241 Nm). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Osee | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1230 mm |
