1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1993 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 1993 Subaru Vivio is newer by 25 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, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Vivio. (63 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1993 Subaru Vivio. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Vivio. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1993 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 1600 | Vivio |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |
