1978 BMW B7 vs. 1978 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 1978 BMW B7 and 1978 Volkswagen Citi were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 1978 BMW B7 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 1978 BMW B7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Citi, 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen Citi. (100 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1978 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | B7 | Citi |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 880 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
