1958 BMW 503 vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 54 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1958 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1006 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 503 | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 503 | Armada |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
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 | 2506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |