1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1958 Steyr 500
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 1 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 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 940 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1958 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Steyr |
Model | 220 | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1850 mm |