1973 Opel Admiral vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1959 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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Admiral | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Opel | Steyr |
| Model | Admiral | 500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 1850 mm |
