1959 BMW 700 vs. 1969 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1969 Triumph 2000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Triumph 2000 (90 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Triumph 2000 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1969 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 700 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 64 L |
