1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2011 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2011 Holden Captiva is newer by 43 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. Both 1968 BMW 1600 and 2011 Holden Captiva are equipped with a 1,990 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Holden Captiva weights approximately 865 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, 2011 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2011 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 1600 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
