1959 BMW 503 vs. 2004 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 45 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, 2004 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2300.
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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2004 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 503 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
