1972 BMW Touring vs. 1967 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 530 kg more than 1967 Steyr 650T. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1967 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | Touring | 650T |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1850 mm |
