1959 BMW 600 vs. 2005 Kia K2700
To start off, 2005 Kia K2700 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 2,665 cc, 2005 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia K2700 (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia K2700 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia K2700 weights approximately 980 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, 2005 Kia K2700 (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia K2700 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 K2700 | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 600 | K2700 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 2665 cc |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2390 mm |
