1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 31 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+ weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+ (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2007 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 1600 | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 41 L |
