1970 Audi 100 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1970 Audi 100 is newer by 2 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Audi 100 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
