1989 BMW 750 vs. 1963 BMW 502
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 26 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 1963 BMW 502 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 502 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 54 L |
