1959 BMW 600 vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 46 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carens (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 872 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, 2005 Kia Carens, 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, 2005 Kia Carens (148 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 2005 Kia Carens | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 600 | Carens |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2570 mm |
