1959 BMW 503 vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 BMW 503. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 503 | Impreza |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |