1959 BMW 503 vs. 2008 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2008 TVR Cerbera is newer by 49 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2008 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2008 TVR Cerbera (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2008 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 503 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
