2007 BMW 325 vs. 1985 Citroen Visa
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 698 kg more than 1985 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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1985 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 325 | Visa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
