1959 BMW 600 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 940 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 Mercedes-Benz C (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | C |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 270 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 | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2700 mm |
