1962 BMW 700 vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 49 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 831 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, 2011 Honda Accord, 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, 2011 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 700 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1491 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
