1964 BMW 700 vs. 1964 MG MGC
To start off, both 1964 BMW 700 and 1964 MG MGC were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 MG MGC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 MG MGC (149 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 MG MGC should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 1964 MG MGC (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 MG MGC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1964 MG MGC | |
| Make | BMW | MG |
| Model | 700 | MGC |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
