1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1965 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Vauxhall Victor 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 43 more horse power than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1965 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1600 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 48 L |
