1958 BMW 600 vs. 1990 Lada Niva
To start off, 1990 Lada Niva is newer by 32 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 1,451 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lada Niva weights approximately 600 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.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 BMW 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lada Niva 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, 1990 Lada Niva (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1990 Lada Niva | |
| Make | BMW | Lada |
| Model | 600 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2210 mm |
