1960 BMW 700 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 47 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 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 BMW 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 700 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
