1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2005 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2005 Seat Ibiza 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Ibiza (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 202 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 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2005 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 1600 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
