1957 BMW 600 vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1984 Opel Ascona is newer by 27 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Ascona (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Ascona weights approximately 374 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 600 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2580 mm |
