1957 BMW 600 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 54 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 1000 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 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 BMW 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 600 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2616 mm |
