1959 BMW 503 vs. 1997 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1997 Toyota Sienna is newer by 38 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, 1997 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 224 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, 1997 Toyota Sienna, 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, 1997 Toyota Sienna (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1997 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 503 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
