1959 BMW 503 vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 503 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
