1963 Steyr 500D vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 44 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 1050 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Steyr 500D | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Steyr | Toyota |
| Model | 500D | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 489 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3090 mm |
