1963 BMW 700 vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 1119 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 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 700 | 603 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 81 L |
