1959 BMW 600 vs. 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 37 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 3,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (550 HP) has 530 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600.
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, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 3493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 550 HP |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2720 mm |
