1958 BMW 600 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 53 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 810 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 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 | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2355 mm |
