2008 BMW 330 vs. 1967 Citroen Dyane 6
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 330 | Dyane 6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 32 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 25 L |
