2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1972 Citroen GS
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen GS would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 445 more horse power than 1972 Citroen GS. (55 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1972 Citroen GS. 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 Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 628 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1972 Citroen GS | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Alpina | GS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 55 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 43 L |
