1959 BMW 700 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 18 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 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 228 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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 700 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |
