1958 BMW 600 vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 43 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 1140 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2610 mm |
