1959 BMW 503 vs. 1998 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 39 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1998 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 503 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
