1968 Volkswagen 1302 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Volkswagen 1302 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | 1302 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |
