1976 BMW 630 vs. 1963 BMW 502
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1963 BMW 502 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 630 | 502 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
