1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2003 Lada 2123
To start off, 2003 Lada 2123 is newer by 35 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 23 more horse power than 2003 Lada 2123. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lada 2123 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada 2123. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 2003 Lada 2123 | |
Make | BMW | Lada |
Model | 1600 | 2123 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |