2009 BMW M3 vs. 2001 Citroen Osee
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen Osee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen Osee would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Osee. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Osee.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 BMW M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Osee. (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Osee. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2001 Citroen Osee | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | M3 | Osee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1160 mm |
