1964 Steyr 500 vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1964 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, 2010 BMW Z4 (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Steyr 500 | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Steyr | BMW |
| Model | 500 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 489 cc | 3000 cc |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2497 mm |
