1984 BMW 725 vs. 1984 Citroen BX
To start off, both 1984 BMW 725 and 1984 Citroen BX were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX.
Because 1984 BMW 725 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 1984 BMW 725. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen BX, 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, 1984 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 1984 Citroen BX | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 725 | BX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
