1959 BMW 503 vs. 2005 Subaru Traviq
To start off, 2005 Subaru Traviq is newer by 46 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, 2005 Subaru Traviq (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Traviq should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Subaru Traviq.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Traviq. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Traviq.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2005 Subaru Traviq | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 503 | Traviq |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
