1957 BMW 600 vs. 1992 BMW 518
To start off, 1992 BMW 518 is newer by 35 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 518 weights approximately 610 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, 1992 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1992 BMW 518 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 518 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2770 mm |
