1961 Steyr 500 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 51 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 2068 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 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1961 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1961 Steyr 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Steyr 500 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Steyr | Land Rover |
| Model | 500 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 488 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2885 mm |
