1964 BMW 700 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 46 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1813 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, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 700 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 117 L |
