1959 BMW 503 vs. 2012 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2012 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 53 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 777 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2012 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 503 | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
