1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xsara | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Xsara | 335 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
