1965 BMW 700 vs. 1964 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1965 BMW 700 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 840 kg more than 1965 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, 1964 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 BMW 700 | 1964 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 660 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
