1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1964 Steyr 500
To start off, 1964 Steyr 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 580 kg more than 1964 Steyr 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1964 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Lancia | Steyr |
Model | Aurelia | 500 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 489 cc |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1850 mm |