2009 Audi A8 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 is newer by 41 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 3,696 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 780 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, 2009 Audi A8 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 46 L |
