1957 BMW 600 vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 34 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 1035 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, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2580 mm |
