1959 BMW 700 vs. 1989 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 30 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 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 246 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster 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, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1989 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 4295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 285 HP |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2650 mm |
