1963 BMW 1800 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 50 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 355 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 1800 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.7 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |
