1999 BMW 845 vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1999 BMW 845 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1969 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, 1999 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 845 | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 845 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |