1974 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1960 Steyr 500
To start off, 1974 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 509 kg more than 1960 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, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Fairlady | 1960 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Nissan | Steyr |
Model | Fairlady | 500 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1850 mm |