1963 BMW 700 vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 26 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 944 weights approximately 594 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, 1989 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 700 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
