2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 49 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 501 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 1328 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1957 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | V12 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 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 | 1878 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1710 mm |
