1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1979 BMW 732
To start off, 1979 BMW 732 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 732 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800. 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, 1979 BMW 732 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1979 BMW 732 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 1800 | 732 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
