1957 BMW 600 vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 1400 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 1400 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, 2007 Nissan 1400 (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 600 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2310 mm |