1959 BMW 700 vs. 1959 DKW F 93
To start off, both 1959 BMW 700 and 1959 DKW F 93 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 896 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 DKW F 93 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW F 93 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1959 BMW 700.
Because 1959 BMW 700 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 BMW 700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW F 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 DKW F 93 (71 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1959 DKW F 93 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1959 DKW F 93 | |
| Make | BMW | DKW |
| Model | 700 | F 93 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 896 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2360 mm |
