1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 BMW 503
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 920 kg more than 1959 BMW 503. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1959 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Continental | 503 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |
