1977 BMW 520 vs. 1961 Steyr 700C

To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1961 Steyr 700C. 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 700C.

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