1962 BMW 700 vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 45 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 700 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
