1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1958 BMW 503
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1958 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 503. (222 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1958 BMW 503 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 5.8 | 503 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
