1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 525 kg more than 1959 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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Steyr |
| Model | Giulia | 500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1850 mm |
