1971 BMW 3 vs. 1962 BMW 700
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1962 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1962 BMW 700 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 3 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
