2001 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2001 BMW 530 and 2001 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 530 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 530 weights approximately 602 kg more than 2001 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 BMW 530 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 2001 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C3, 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, 2001 BMW 530 (411 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C3. (110 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 530 | 2001 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 530 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
