1957 BMW 600 vs. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena
To start off, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is newer by 43 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 3,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena 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, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 735 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | KS 360 Modena |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 773 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2600 mm |
