1959 BMW 700 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 50 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano (201 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 700 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 700 | Viano |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 75 L |
