1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1959 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1959 Steyr 500D is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 488 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Steyr 500D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Steyr 500D (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Steyr 500D should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Steyr 500D weights approximately 10 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. 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, 1959 Steyr 500D (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Steyr 500D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 500 | 1959 Steyr 500D | |
Make | Fiat | Steyr |
Model | 500 | 500D |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |