1959 BMW 503 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 35 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 503 | 968 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 92 L |