1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 BMW 1600. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 1600 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1600 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
