1987 BMW 324 vs. 1961 Steyr 500
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1961 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1961 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | 324 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1850 mm |
