1958 BMW 503 vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 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 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1958 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Porsche 928.
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, 1977 Porsche 928 (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 503 | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 503 | 928 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |