1986 BMW M5 vs. 1986 Citroen C
To start off, both 1986 BMW M5 and 1986 Citroen C were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1986 Citroen C. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 574 kg more than 1986 Citroen C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 BMW M5 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 1986 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen C, 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, 1986 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen C. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M5 | 1986 Citroen C | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | M5 | C |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
