1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1975 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1975 BMW 1602 and 1975 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Citroen CX (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Citroen CX weights approximately 460 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 BMW 1602 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 BMW 1602. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Citroen CX (178 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1975 Citroen CX | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 1602 | CX |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3100 mm |
