2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1962 Steyr 500D
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (358 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D.
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 Z4 (385 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1962 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | Z4 | 500D |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1850 mm |
