1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1963 Rover 2000. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover 2000. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 1600 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |
