1963 BMW 700 vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 42 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 734 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 BMW 700. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 700 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2560 mm |
