2007 BMW 328 vs. 1980 Citroen CX
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1980 Citroen CX. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1980 Citroen CX.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Citroen CX. (152 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1980 Citroen CX | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 328 | CX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
