1959 BMW 503 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 51 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 807 kg more than 1959 BMW 503. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 BMW 503. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 503 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
