1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2007 BMW X3
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 39 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 775 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, 2007 BMW X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2007 BMW X3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | X3 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 67 L |
