1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Volvo S60 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 2,399 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S60 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 579 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, 2008 Volvo S60 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 1600 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
