1958 BMW 600 vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 34 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (133 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 684 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 1958 BMW 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 BMW 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1234 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2560 mm |
