1958 BMW 600 vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 48 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1588 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 600 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 2138 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 3030 mm |
