1963 Steyr 500D vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 300 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.

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