1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2002 Chevrolet Prizm
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 34 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, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 100 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, 2002 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2002 Chevrolet Prizm | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1600 | Prizm |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
