1958 BMW 503 vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 43 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 91 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 BMW 503. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1958 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 503 | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 503 | Life |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
