1987 Audi Coupe vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1987 Audi Coupe is newer by 19 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, 1987 Audi Coupe (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1987 Audi Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Audi Coupe. (158 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Audi Coupe | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Coupe | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
