1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1957 Steyr 500
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 30 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 775 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1957 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Steyr |
Model | 75 | 500 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |