2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1960 Steyr 500
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z3 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z3 weights approximately 874 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 Z3 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 1960 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | Z3 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1850 mm |
