1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1970 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1970 Lancia Fulvia 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, 1970 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 Lancia Fulvia.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1970 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 1600 | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
