1959 BMW 700 vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 31 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 816 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 700 | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3600 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2280 mm |
