1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1959 BMW 503
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 16 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, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1959 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Eagle | 503 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
