1957 BMW 600 vs. 1992 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1992 Nissan Vanette 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 880 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 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1992 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
