1958 BMW 600 vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 40 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1540 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 1998 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 600 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 321 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 | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2750 mm |
