2008 BMW 525 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 40 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 46 L |
