1962 BMW 700 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1160 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 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 BMW 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 700 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2920 mm |
