1959 BMW 503 vs. 1976 Mazda 616
To start off, 1976 Mazda 616 is newer by 17 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 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 60 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1976 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1976 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 503 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
