1959 BMW 600 vs. 1991 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1991 Nissan Sunny is newer by 32 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 610 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.
Because 1959 BMW 600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 BMW 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Nissan Sunny (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1991 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
