1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2010 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 307 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 307 (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 508 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, 2010 Peugeot 307 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2010 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 1600 | 307 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
