2008 BMW 118 vs. 1969 BMW 2800
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1969 BMW 2800.
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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 2800. (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1969 BMW 2800 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 118 | 2800 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
