1961 Steyr 500 vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1969 TVR Tuscan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Tuscan (134 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 430 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, 1969 TVR Tuscan (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Steyr 500 | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Steyr | TVR |
| Model | 500 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 488 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
