1963 Rover 2000 vs. 1961 Steyr 500
To start off, 1963 Rover 2000 is newer by 2 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 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover 2000 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 732 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.
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, 1963 Rover 2000 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Rover 2000 | 1961 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Rover | Steyr |
Model | 2000 | 500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1850 mm |