1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 27 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 265 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 1600 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
