1957 BMW 600 vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 52 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 980 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, 2009 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2009 BMW 650 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 650 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2790 mm |
