1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2008 Lada 21
To start off, 2008 Lada 21 is newer by 40 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) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Lada 21. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada 21 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada 21. (131 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2008 Lada 21 | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 1600 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 43 L |
