1959 BMW 503 vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2003 Xedos 9 is newer by 44 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, 2003 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 85 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | BMW | Xedos |
| Model | 503 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
