1958 BMW 503 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 22 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 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 370 kg more than 1958 BMW 503. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 503 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 503 | Estate |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4931 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |