1999 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 1999 BMW 330 and 1999 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW 330 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 1999 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xsara, 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, 1999 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1999 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 330 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
