1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1965 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 600 kg more than 1965 Steyr 500D. 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1965 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Steyr |
| Model | Alfetta | 500D |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 1850 mm |
