1959 BMW 503 vs. 1971 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Newport is newer by 12 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Newport (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 415 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, 1971 Chrysler Newport (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1971 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 503 | Newport |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 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 | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
