1961 Steyr 500 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1961 Steyr 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Toyota Corona (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona 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, 1957 Toyota Corona (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.

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