1957 BMW 600 vs. 1981 Buick Estate
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 24 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 1330 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1957 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1957 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1981 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 600 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2950 mm |
