1961 BMW 700 vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra is newer by 50 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1651 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, 2011 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 700 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 98 L |
