1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, both 1968 BMW 1600 and 1968 Toyota Sport 800 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 56 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
