1959 BMW 600 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 47 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 612 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 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 BMW 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 712 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 600 | Touareg |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2860 mm |