1957 Opel Record vs. 1962 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1962 Steyr 500D is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Opel Record (44 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Record weights approximately 415 kg more than 1962 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 Opel Record (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Opel Record | 1962 Steyr 500D | |
Make | Opel | Steyr |
Model | Record | 500D |
Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1850 mm |