1986 BMW 325 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1986 BMW 325 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1968 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 325 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
