1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1963 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW Z1 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1963 Steyr 500D. 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, 1989 BMW Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1963 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | Z1 | 500D |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1850 mm |
