2005 BMW 330 vs. 1988 Citroen Visa
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 858 kg more than 1988 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 330 (290 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1988 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 330 | Visa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
