1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1968 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, both 1968 BMW 1600 and 1968 Cadillac Brougham were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Brougham (229 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1968 Cadillac Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 1600 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 79 L |
