1957 BMW 600 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 584 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Corvair |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2750 mm |
