1957 BMW 600 vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper is newer by 55 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 675 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 1957 BMW 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 BMW 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | 600 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2466 mm |
