1959 BMW 503 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 503 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 398 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |