1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 1963 BMW 700
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina weights approximately 444 kg more than 1963 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 1963 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Berlina | 700 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
