1958 BMW 600 vs. 1991 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 33 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), 1991 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 585 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, 1991 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1991 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
| 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 | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
