1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 265 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 1600 | 442 Indy Pace Car |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 108 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
