1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1999 Citroen Xantia is newer by 31 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 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Xantia (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 478 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, 1999 Citroen Xantia (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 1600 | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1468 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
