1957 BMW 600 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 42 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 656 cc (3 cylinders), 1999 Honda Life is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Life weights approximately 240 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.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 BMW 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Honda Life (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 1999 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1957 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1957 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Life |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2370 mm |
