1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 21 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 470 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, 1989 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1989 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 1600 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
