1959 Steyr 500D vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1959 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Steyr 500D | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Steyr | BMW |
| Model | 500D | 328 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 488 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
