1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1998 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 205 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, 1998 Peugeot 205 (102 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 205.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1998 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 1600 | 205 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
