1990 BMW 520 vs. 2001 Citroen Osee

To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 BMW 520 2001 Citroen Osee
Make BMW Citroen
Model 520 Osee
Year Released 1990 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 145 HP 191 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 272 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 93.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 73 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1160 mm


 

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