1961 Steyr 500 vs. 1970 Volvo 164
To start off, 1970 Volvo 164 is newer by 9 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 164 (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 164 weights approximately 880 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, 1970 Volvo 164 (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Steyr 500 | 1970 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Steyr | Volvo |
| Model | 500 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 488 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
