1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1964 Steyr 500

To start off, 1964 Steyr 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 576 kg more than 1964 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500.

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