1962 BMW 700 vs. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 920 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2950 mm |
