1959 BMW 503 vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1996 Opel Calibra is newer by 37 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 24 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 503 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
