1959 BMW 600 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 48 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 1040 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2890 mm |
