1959 BMW 503 vs. 2007 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2007 Opel Vivaro 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 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 21 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (118 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 168 kg more than 1959 BMW 503.
Because 1959 BMW 503 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 BMW 503. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vivaro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Vivaro. (190 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Vivaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2007 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 503 | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
