1959 BMW 700 vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 51 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 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, 2010 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
