1979 Buick Electra vs. 1959 Steyr 500D

To start off, 1979 Buick Electra 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1245 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 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1959 Steyr 500D has manual transmission. 1959 Steyr 500D will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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