2002 Citroen C 15 vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 2002 Citroen C 15 is newer by 8 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 61 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C 15. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 267 kg more than 2002 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 626 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C 15. (113 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C 15 | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C 15 | 626 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
