1962 Steyr 500D vs. 1976 Fiat 130

To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D. 1976 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1962 Steyr 500D has manual transmission. 1962 Steyr 500D will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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