1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2007 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2007 Honda Jazz 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Jazz weights approximately 60 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2007 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 1600 | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 42 L |
