2007 BMW 328 vs. 1994 Citroen XM
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen XM 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 101 more horse power than 1994 Citroen XM. (129 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen XM.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen XM (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1994 Citroen XM | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 328 | XM |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
