1974 BMW Touring vs. 1986 Citroen Bx
To start off, 1986 Citroen Bx is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Bx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Bx (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Bx should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Citroen Bx (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Bx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1986 Citroen Bx | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Touring | Bx |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1904 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
