1969 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1966 Steyr 500
To start off, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1966 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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1966 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Steyr |
| Model | Grand Prix | 500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1850 mm |
