1956 BMW 503 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 57 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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 180 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 503 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 503 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
