1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1957 Steyr 500
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 585 kg more than 1957 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1957 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Steyr |
| Model | Junior | 500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1850 mm |
