1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2006 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2006 Citroen Xsara is newer by 38 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 385 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Citroen Xsara (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2006 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 1600 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
