1959 BMW 503 vs. 1963 Steyr 650T

To start off, 1963 Steyr 650T is newer by 4 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 119 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1963 Steyr 650T. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 650T.

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