1996 BMW 840 vs. 1960 BMW 700
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 36 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 1230 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1960 BMW 700 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 840 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
