1975 BMW 316 vs. 1968 BMW 2002
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 316 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
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, 1968 BMW 2002 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 316 | 1968 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 316 | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |
