1992 BMW 332 vs. 1979 Citroen CX
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen CX would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1979 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1979 Citroen CX | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 332 | CX |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
