1996 BMW 545 vs. 1941 Citroen 7A
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1941 Citroen 7A. (33 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1941 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1941 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW 545 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 1996 BMW 545. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1941 Citroen 7A, 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.
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1996 BMW 545 | 1941 Citroen 7A | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 545 | 7A |
Year Released | 1996 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |