1959 BMW 600 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 604 is newer by 16 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 604 (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 925 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, 1975 Peugeot 604 (215 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 600 | 604 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2810 mm |
