1994 BMW 730 vs. 1963 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1963 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 1963 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | 730 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1950 mm |
