1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 6 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, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
