1957 BMW 503 vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 36 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 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 503 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 503 | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 503 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
