1995 BMW 330 vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1957 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1957 BMW 600 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1710 mm |
