2009 Audi Q7 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (494 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1615 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 Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 840 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Q7 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2605 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 46 L |
