1958 BMW 503 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 12 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, 1958 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 503 | 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 503 | Comodoro |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
