1959 BMW 503 vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy 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, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy 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, 2004 Subaru Legacy 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 2004 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 503 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| 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 |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| 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 | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
