1962 Steyr 500D vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 45 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1530 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Steyr 500D. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Steyr 500D | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Steyr | Toyota |
| Model | 500D | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 489 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3190 mm |
