1961 Steyr 500 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 46 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 841 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.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Steyr 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Steyr 500 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Steyr | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 488 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
