1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 45 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (572 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (754 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 594 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1600 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 572 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 754 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
