1959 BMW 503 vs. 1959 Saab 95
To start off, both 1959 BMW 503 and 1959 Saab 95 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Saab 95. (38 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1959 Saab 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 612 kg more than 1959 Saab 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 BMW 503 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 BMW 503. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Saab 95, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Saab 95. (84 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Saab 95.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 1959 Saab 95 | |
Make | BMW | Saab |
Model | 503 | 95 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |