1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1961 Steyr 500
To start off, both 1961 Fiat 1300 and 1961 Steyr 500 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1961 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 Fiat 1300 (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1961 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Fiat | Steyr |
Model | 1300 | 500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1850 mm |