1959 Steyr 500 vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 is newer by 31 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 1135 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, 1990 Volvo 780 (143 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 780 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Steyr 500 | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Steyr | Volvo |
| Model | 500 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 491 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |
