1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1959 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1959 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 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1959 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Fiat | Steyr |
| Model | 130 | 500D |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1850 mm |
