1958 BMW 600 vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 510 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2510 mm |
