1961 BMW 700 vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 51 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 700 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 75 L |
