1958 BMW 503 vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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.
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1958 BMW 503 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 503 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |