1958 BMW 600 vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 35 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 835 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, 1993 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2740 mm |
