1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2000 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 BMW 2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 2000 | Today |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
