1957 BMW 503 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 43 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 503 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2000 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 503 | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 503 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
