1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 670 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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1600 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
