1963 BMW 700 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 43 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
