1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2007 Opel Combo
To start off, 2007 Opel Combo 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, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Opel Combo. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Combo weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Combo. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2007 Opel Combo | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 1600 | Combo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1364 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 | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |
