1961 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1961 Steyr 500
To start off, both 1961 Jaguar MK IX 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 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 1325 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 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Jaguar MK IX | 1961 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Jaguar | Steyr |
Model | MK IX | 500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 3779 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1850 mm |