1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 1966 BMW 1600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 960 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 1600 | C |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
