1959 BMW 600 vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 10 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 805 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 600 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2830 mm |
