1957 BMW 600 vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 41 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 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 1140 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2460 mm |
