1963 BMW 700 vs. 1976 BMW 3.3
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 828 kg more than 1963 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1976 BMW 3.3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 3.3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |
