2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1958 BMW 600
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1958 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 BMW Z4 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1958 BMW 600 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Z4 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1335 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1710 mm |
