1977 BMW 728 vs. 1963 Steyr 650T

To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1963 Steyr 650T. 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 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 650T.

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