2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1959 BMW 503
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 42 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 414 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1959 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Vanquish | 503 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2840 mm |
