1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 640 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 Opel Omega (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 1600 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
