2011 BMW 1 Series vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2011 BMW 1 Series and 2011 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2011 BMW 1 Series.
Because 2011 BMW 1 Series 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 2011 BMW 1 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C4, 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, 2011 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 1 Series | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 1 Series | C4 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4374 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |