1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1998 Opel Astra
To start off, 1998 Opel Astra 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 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 26 more horse power than 1998 Opel Astra. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Astra weights approximately 210 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Opel Astra (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1998 Opel Astra | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 1600 | Astra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
