2000 BMW 318 vs. 1960 Steyr 500
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 954 kg more than 1960 Steyr 500. 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, 2000 BMW 318 (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1960 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | 318 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1850 mm |
