1959 BMW 503 vs. 1985 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1985 Opel Ascona is newer by 26 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 65 more horse power than 1985 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1985 Opel Ascona. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1985 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 503 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
