1959 BMW 600 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 669 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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2700 mm |
