1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 37 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 545 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, 2005 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | 1600 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
