1959 BMW 700 vs. 1998 Eagle Talon
To start off, 1998 Eagle Talon is newer by 39 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Eagle Talon weights approximately 790 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, 1998 Eagle Talon, 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, 1998 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1998 Eagle Talon | |
| Make | BMW | Eagle |
| Model | 700 | Talon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2520 mm |
