2000 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Citroen Osee
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 318 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 73 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 318 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:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 2001 Citroen Osee | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 318 | Osee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
