1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1994 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1994 Renault Laguna is newer by 26 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 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault Laguna weights approximately 400 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, 1994 Renault Laguna (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1994 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 1600 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
