2007 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2007 BMW 650 and 2007 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 649 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 650 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 2007 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C2, 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 2007 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 650 | C2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
