1966 BMW 1602 vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602. 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, 2007 BMW 118 (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1602 | 2007 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 1602 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
