1959 BMW 503 vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2000 Subaru Forester is newer by 41 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 16 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester 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, 2000 Subaru Forester 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 503 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
