2009 BMW 330 vs. 1961 BMW 700
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1961 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1961 BMW 700 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 700 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 31 L |
