1966 BMW 1600 vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 41 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 498 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.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 BMW 1600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1600 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
