1978 BMW 520 vs. 1957 Steyr 500
To start off, 1978 BMW 520 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 520 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1957 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, 1978 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 1957 Steyr 500 | |
Make | BMW | Steyr |
Model | 520 | 500 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1850 mm |