1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 33 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, 2001 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1600 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
