1959 BMW 600 vs. 1972 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1972 Buick Skylark is newer by 13 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 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1055 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1972 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 600 | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 5722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2960 mm |
