1956 BMW 503 vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 600 kg more than 1956 BMW 503. 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 503. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1956 BMW 503 has manual transmission. 1956 BMW 503 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 503 | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
Model | 503 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 97 L |