1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 42 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 (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 1395 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, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (159 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1600 | Malibu |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |
