1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 17 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1600 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 97 L |
