1985 BMW 628 vs. 1985 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1985 BMW 628 and 1985 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Citroen CX. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen CX.
Because 1985 BMW 628 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 1985 BMW 628. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 628 | 1985 Citroen CX | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 628 | CX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3100 mm |
