1962 BMW 700 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 51 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 1155 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
