1994 BMW 520 vs. 1967 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 520 weights approximately 994 kg more than 1967 Steyr 650T. 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, 1994 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 520 | 1967 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | 520 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
