2007 BMW 523 vs. 1960 Steyr 500

To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 47 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 1004 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.

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