1959 BMW 600 vs. 2001 Buick Regal
To start off, 2001 Buick Regal is newer by 42 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Regal weights approximately 1010 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, 2001 Buick Regal, 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, 2001 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600. 2001 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 2001 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 600 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2780 mm |
