1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1960 Steyr 500

To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 15 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 674 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, 1975 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.

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