1959 BMW 700 vs. 2007 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2007 Dodge Dakota is newer by 48 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700.
Because 2007 Dodge Dakota 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, 2007 Dodge Dakota 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, 2007 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 2007 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 700 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 83 L |
