1966 Marcos 1500 vs. 1963 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 3 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Marcos 1500 weights approximately 230 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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Marcos 1500 | 1963 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Marcos | Steyr |
| Model | 1500 | 500D |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |
