1956 BMW 503 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 39 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 503 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Porsche 993.
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, 1995 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 503 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 503 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
