1961 BMW 700 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 49 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 909 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.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 BMW 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 700 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 64 L |
