2004 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Steyr 500D

To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1965 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, 2004 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D. 2004 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1965 Steyr 500D has manual transmission. 1965 Steyr 500D will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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