1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1992 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 106 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 Peugeot 106 (101 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 106.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 106. (112 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1992 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 1600 | 106 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
