1959 BMW 600 vs. 1962 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1962 Steyr 500D is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 581 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 BMW 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 600 (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 600 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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 600 (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1962 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | 600 | 500D |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
