1979 BMW 735 vs. 1961 Steyr 700C

To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 18 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 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 990 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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 700C.

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