1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1963 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1963 Steyr 500D is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1963 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, 1957 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1963 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Fiat | Steyr |
| Model | 1400 | 500D |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
