1958 BMW 600 vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 498 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 600 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2170 mm |
