1962 BMW 700 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 46 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1562 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 2008 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Express |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 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 | 2222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
