1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1973 Opel Kadett 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Kadett weights approximately 350 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 Kadett (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Opel | Steyr |
| Model | Kadett | 500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1850 mm |
