1964 BMW 700 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 984 kg more than 1964 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 700 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2950 mm |
