1959 BMW 700 vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 52 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700.
Because 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 BMW 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 700 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 55 L |
