1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1970 BMW 2002
To start off, 1970 BMW 2002 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 BMW 2002. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1970 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 46 L |
