1959 BMW 503 vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 47 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 56 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 500 kg more than 1959 BMW 503.
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 @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 503 | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
