1962 BMW 700 vs. 1993 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1993 Honda Concerto is newer by 31 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Concerto weights approximately 375 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.
Because 1962 BMW 700 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 BMW 700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Honda Concerto (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1993 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 700 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2560 mm |
