1959 BMW 700 vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 40 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 360 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 1999 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 BMW 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Suzuki Vitara (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 700 | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 42 L |
