1960 Steyr 500 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1600

To start off, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 (53 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 492 kg more than 1960 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, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.

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