1959 BMW 503 vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 33 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 150 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.
Because 1959 BMW 503 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 BMW 503. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 503 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
