1957 BMW 600 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 38 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 750 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 600 | 968 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2410 mm |