1958 Steyr 500 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 53 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Steyr 500 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Steyr | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
Engine Size | 493 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3200 mm |