1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1981 Renault 4
To start off, 1981 Renault 4 is newer by 13 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 66 more horse power than 1981 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1981 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1981 Renault 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 1600 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
