1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 36 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 595 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, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | BMW | Xedos |
| Model | 1600 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
