2006 BMW 550 vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 37 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP) has 307 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 715 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 550 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
