2006 BMW 645 vs. 1979 Citroen Visa
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 1114 kg more than 1979 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 645 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 2006 BMW 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Citroen Visa, 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 1979 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 645 | Visa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 124 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
