1959 Steyr 500D vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 53 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1905 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.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Steyr 500D. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Steyr 500D | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Steyr | Chevrolet |
| Model | 500D | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 488 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |
