1959 Steyr 500 vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 is newer by 17 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volkswagen SP2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volkswagen SP2 weights approximately 445 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Volkswagen SP2 (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Volkswagen SP2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Steyr 500 | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Steyr | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
