1959 BMW 503 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 313 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 503 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.9 mm |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |