1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1959 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1967 Fiat 124 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 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, 1967 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1959 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Fiat | Steyr |
| Model | 124 | 500D |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1850 mm |
