1959 BMW 503 vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 36 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 503 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
