1958 BMW 600 vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 20 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 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 280 kg more than 1958 BMW 600.
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. 1978 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1958 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1958 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2350 mm |
