1968 Peugeot 504 vs. 1961 Steyr 500
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504 (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1961 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 Peugeot 504 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Peugeot 504 | 1961 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Steyr |
| Model | 504 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
