1964 Steyr 500 vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, 1985 Volvo 740 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 740 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1964 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, 1985 Volvo 740 (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Steyr 500 | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Steyr | Volvo |
| Model | 500 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 489 cc | 1986 cc |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2780 mm |
