1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1992 Eagle Summit
To start off, 1992 Eagle Summit is newer by 24 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, 1992 Eagle Summit (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Eagle Summit should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Eagle Summit weights approximately 235 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, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Eagle Summit. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1992 Eagle Summit | |
| Make | BMW | Eagle |
| Model | 1600 | Summit |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
