1977 Plymouth Volare vs. 1966 Steyr 500
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Volare is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 985 kg more than 1966 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, 1977 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Volare | 1966 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Steyr |
| Model | Volare | 500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1850 mm |
