1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2007 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Buick Park Avenue 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 901 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 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 2007 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 1600 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3009 mm |