1962 BMW 700 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 48 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1426 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 700 | CL |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5065 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2954 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
