1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1959 Steyr 500D
To start off, both 1959 Fiat 1500 and 1959 Steyr 500D were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1959 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Fiat | Steyr |
| Model | 1500 | 500D |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 19 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1850 mm |
