1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1964 Steyr 500

To start off, 1968 Dodge Polara is newer by 4 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 1000 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1964 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Steyr 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Dodge Polara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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