2008 BMW 130 vs. 1963 Steyr 650T

To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 130 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1963 Steyr 650T. 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, 2008 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 650T. 2008 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 650T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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