1962 BMW 700 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 50 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1972 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 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 BMW 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 700 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
