1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1960 BMW 700
To start off, 1969 BMW 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 1600 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1960 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, 1969 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1960 BMW 700 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
