1959 BMW 503 vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman 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 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayman (261 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
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 Porsche Cayman (300 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 503 | Cayman |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4347 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1304 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2415 mm |