1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 41 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1596 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 1600 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 76 L |
