1959 BMW 503 vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 503 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |