1957 BMW 503 vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 40 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 137 kg more than 1957 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 503 | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 503 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
