1959 Steyr 500D vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 670 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Steyr 500D | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Steyr | Vauxhall |
Model | 500D | Carlton |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Engine Size | 488 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 32 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |