1959 BMW 503 vs. 1979 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cherry is newer by 20 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 95 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1979 Nissan Cherry. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1979 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 503 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2400 mm |
