1963 BMW 700 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 44 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1409 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 748 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 700 | CL |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
