1993 BMW 840 vs. 1965 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1965 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1965 Steyr 700C | |
Make | BMW | Steyr |
Model | 840 | 700C |
Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1950 mm |