1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Golf 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, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (133 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1600 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
