1967 Citroen Dyane 6 vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 123 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 123. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Citroen Dyane 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Dyane 6 | 123 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 32 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 51 L |
