1962 BMW 700 vs. 1966 BMW 1602
To start off, 1966 BMW 1602 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1602 (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1602 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1962 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, 1966 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1966 BMW 1602 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 1602 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 46 L |
