1959 BMW 600 vs. 1968 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1968 TVR Vixen is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 TVR Vixen (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 TVR Vixen weights approximately 314 kg more than 1959 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, 1968 TVR Vixen (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1968 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 600 | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2290 mm |
