1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2000 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 32 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 810 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, 2000 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2000 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 1600 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
