1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 530 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1510 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 713 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Steyr |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 500D |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1850 mm |
