1957 BMW 503 vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 503 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930.
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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 503 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 503 | 930 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |