1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 30 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1100 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 1600 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |