1959 BMW 507 vs. 2001 Citroen Osee
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 507.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 507 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 507 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:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 2001 Citroen Osee | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 507 | Osee |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1160 mm |
