1960 BMW 700 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,770 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2770 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
