1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 328 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, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1600 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
