1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 411
To start off, both 1968 BMW 1600 and 1968 Volkswagen 411 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) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 411. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 411. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1968 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1600 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
