1958 Steyr 500 vs. 1967 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1967 Steyr 700C is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 642 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Steyr 700C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Steyr 700C (24 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Steyr 700C should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Steyr 700C weights approximately 95 kg more than 1958 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, 1967 Steyr 700C (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Steyr 700C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Steyr 500 | 1967 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Steyr | Steyr |
| Model | 500 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 493 cc | 642 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
