1957 BMW 600 vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 56 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 1295 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 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 2013 Honda Crosstour has automatic transmission and 1957 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1957 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2797 mm |
