1959 BMW 700 vs. 1969 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1969 ZAZ 966 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 887 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1969 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 BMW 700.
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, both vehicles can yield 52 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1969 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | BMW | ZAZ |
| Model | 700 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 887 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2170 mm |
