1975 Audi 50 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1975 Audi 50 is newer by 7 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 51 more horse power than 1975 Audi 50. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1975 Audi 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 50. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 50 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 50 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
