1963 BMW 700 vs. 1958 Steyr 500
To start off, 1963 BMW 700 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 700 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1958 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, 1963 BMW 700 (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 700 | 1958 Steyr 500 | |
Make | BMW | Steyr |
Model | 700 | 500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 1850 mm |