1963 Steyr 500D vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 1963 Steyr 500D is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 459 kg more than 1963 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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.

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