2009 BMW 120 vs. 1959 BMW 600
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 50 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 835 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.
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, 2009 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1959 BMW 600 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 120 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 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 | 1385 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1710 mm |
