1957 BMW 600 vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 51 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 630 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 2008 Honda Element 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, 2008 Honda Element 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2008 Honda Element | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Element |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2580 mm |
