1957 BMW 600 vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 49 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 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 795 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, 2006 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 2006 Porsche Boxster 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. 2006 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2420 mm |
