1988 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 1988 BMW 525 and 1988 Citroen C 15 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1988 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1988 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 BMW 525 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 1988 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Citroen C 15, 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1988 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 525 | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2441 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
