1959 BMW 700 vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, 1973 Honda Civic is newer by 14 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda Civic (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda Civic weights approximately 115 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.
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, 1973 Honda Civic, 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, 1973 Honda Civic (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1973 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 700 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2210 mm |
