1958 BMW 600 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 47 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 975 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | C |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2720 mm |
