1958 BMW 600 vs. 2003 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2003 Porsche GT2 is newer by 45 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 896 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, 2003 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2003 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2360 mm |
