1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1960 Steyr 500
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 726 kg more than 1960 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 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 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 1960 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1960 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Steyr |
| Model | 75 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |
