1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1969 Triumph 2000
To start off, both 1969 BMW 1600 and 1969 Triumph 2000 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Triumph 2000. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600.
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, 1969 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 1600 | 1969 Triumph 2000 | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 1600 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |