1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2000 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2000 Skoda Fabia 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 2000 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | BMW | Skoda |
Model | 1600 | Fabia |
Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |