2002 Citroen Saxo vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2002 Citroen Saxo and 2002 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda 6 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2002 Citroen Saxo. 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen Saxo | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Saxo | 6 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 953 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |