1963 BMW 700 vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 33 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 584 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 700 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2510 mm |
