1959 BMW 600 vs. 2001 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2001 Lotec C 1000 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 823 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 530 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, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 952 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 2001 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotec |
| Model | 600 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
