1973 BMW Touring vs. 1987 Citroen AX
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (100 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 235 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (120 Nm). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1987 Citroen AX | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Touring | AX |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
