1995 BMW M5 vs. 1963 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 32 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 1245 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1963 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | M5 | 500D |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1850 mm |
