1957 BMW 503 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 38 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 503 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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 928 (500 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 503 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 503 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
