1959 BMW 503 vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 40 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 13 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 BMW 503. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 503 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
