1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1960 Steyr 500

To start off, 1962 BMW 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1500 (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1500 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1960 Steyr 500. 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, 1962 BMW 1500 (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 BMW 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.

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