1980 BMW 628 vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1971 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 628 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |