1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine
To start off, both 1963 BMW 1800 and 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1963 BMW 1800 | 1963 Willys-Overland Dauphine | |
Make | BMW | Willys-Overland |
Model | 1800 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |