1960 BMW 700 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 2073 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 136 L |
