1967 Steyr 500 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1967 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1967 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1967 Steyr 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Steyr 500 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Steyr | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Size | 489 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2968 mm |
