1960 BMW 700 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 52 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
