1957 BMW 600 vs. 2001 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2001 Mazda Roadster is newer by 44 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Roadster (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Roadster weights approximately 515 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, 2001 Mazda Roadster (196 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2001 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| 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 | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2270 mm |
