1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1966 Fiat Grand Break
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Grand Break 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 4 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 282 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1966 Fiat Grand Break | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 1600 | Grand Break |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
