1963 Steyr 700C vs. 1958 Steyr 500
To start off, 1963 Steyr 700C is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 643 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Steyr 700C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Steyr 700C (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Steyr 700C should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Steyr 700C weights approximately 95 kg more than 1958 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 Steyr 700C (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Steyr 700C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Steyr 700C | 1958 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Steyr | Steyr |
| Model | 700C | 500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
