1962 Abarth 750 vs. 1967 Steyr 500
To start off, 1967 Steyr 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 750 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1967 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, 1962 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 750 | 1967 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Steyr |
Model | 750 | 500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |