1972 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Citroen ZX
To start off, 1992 Citroen ZX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen ZX (121 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen ZX should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen ZX weights approximately 74 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen ZX (176 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1992 Citroen ZX | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Touring | ZX |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
