1959 BMW 600 vs. 1992 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 33 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 850 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, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1992 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 600 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2570 mm |
