1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 19 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 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 350 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, 1987 Buick Regal (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 1600 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 62 L |
