1958 BMW 600 vs. 1965 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1965 Steyr 700C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 643 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Steyr 700C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 20 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 600 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1965 Steyr 700C.
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, 1965 Steyr 700C (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Steyr 700C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1965 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | 600 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
