1957 BMW 503 vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 56 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 591 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.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 BMW 503. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 503 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 503 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
