1958 BMW 600 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 36 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 850 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2510 mm |
