1959 BMW 600 vs. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 34 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 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 1020 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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2560 mm |
