1958 BMW 600 vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 54 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 1482 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.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 BMW 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 3210 mm |
