1963 BMW 700 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 47 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 684 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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 700 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
