1959 BMW 503 vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 34 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 226 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 503 | Aristo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
