1959 BMW 600 vs. 1986 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1986 TVR Tasmin is newer by 27 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 3,526 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 TVR Tasmin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 TVR Tasmin (196 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 TVR Tasmin weights approximately 570 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, 1986 TVR Tasmin (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 TVR Tasmin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1986 TVR Tasmin | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 600 | Tasmin |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 3526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2390 mm |
