1962 BMW 700 vs. 1970 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1970 TVR Vixen is newer by 8 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 TVR Vixen (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 TVR Vixen weights approximately 127 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, 1970 TVR Vixen (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1970 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 700 | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
