1974 BMW Touring vs. 1968 Citroen Dyane
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 440 kg more than 1968 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1968 Citroen Dyane | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Touring | Dyane |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 59 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
