1959 BMW 600 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 53 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1753 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 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 2303 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 4060 mm |
