1962 BMW 700 vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 14 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1225 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1976 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 700 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2950 mm |
