1958 BMW 600 vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 710 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2360 mm |
