1986 Peugeot 505 vs. 1957 Steyr 500

To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 886 kg more than 1957 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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.

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