2000 BMW Z8 vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 2000 BMW Z8 is newer by 43 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 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z8 weights approximately 1035 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, 2000 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 1957 BMW 600 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Z8 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1710 mm |
