1957 BMW 600 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600.
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 Porsche Boxster (335 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2420 mm |
