1957 BMW 503 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1957 BMW 503 and 1957 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 503 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 503 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 503 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
