1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 550 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 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 1600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |
