1963 BMW 700 vs. 1999 BMW Z8
To start off, 1999 BMW Z8 is newer by 36 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 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z8 weights approximately 919 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, 1999 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1999 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 700 | Z8 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |
