2006 BMW 650 vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 650 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
