1958 BMW 600 vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 55 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 950 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 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 BMW 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 600 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2615 mm |
