1973 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Citroen C5
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 27 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 455 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, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2000 Citroen C5 | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | Touring | C5 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 96 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |