2009 BMW 135 vs. 1965 Steyr 500D

To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 44 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), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 905 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D. 2009 BMW 135 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. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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