1957 BMW 600 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 50 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1567 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 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 600 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 3230 mm |
