1966 BMW 1600 vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 42 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 207 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 330 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, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 1600 | 207 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
