1973 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Citroen XM
To start off, 1994 Citroen XM is newer by 21 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 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen XM (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen XM weights approximately 463 kg more than 1973 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, 1994 Citroen XM (235 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1994 Citroen XM | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Touring | XM |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
