1961 BMW 700 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 858 kg more than 1961 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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2760 mm |
