1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1600 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 114 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600.
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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 1600 | Stellar |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
