1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 23 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 800 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
