1959 Steyr 500 vs. 1970 Volvo 145
To start off, 1970 Volvo 145 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 145 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 145 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1959 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, 1970 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Steyr 500 | 1970 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Steyr | Volvo |
Model | 500 | 145 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 491 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |