1959 BMW 503 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 54 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 503 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
