1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1958 Steyr 500
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 10 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 1045 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1958 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Austin | Steyr |
Model | 3-Litre | 500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1850 mm |