2005 BMW 325 vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (238 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (70 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 325 | Visa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
