2006 BMW 740 vs. 1963 BMW 700
To start off, 2006 BMW 740 is newer by 43 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 1279 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, 2006 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 740 | 1963 BMW 700 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 740 | 700 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
