2001 BMW M vs. 1966 Steyr 500
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 895 kg more than 1966 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, 2001 BMW M (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1966 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | M | 500 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1850 mm |
