1958 BMW 503 vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, 1967 Porsche 906 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1958 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 882 kg more than 1967 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 503 | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 503 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 618 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 73 L |
