1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 110 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 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | BMW | Italdesign |
| Model | 1600 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
