1960 Steyr 500 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont

To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 25 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 544 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.

Because 1960 Steyr 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Steyr 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (96 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 1960 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1960 Steyr 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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