1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1475 kg more than 1959 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Steyr |
| Model | Virage | 500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1850 mm |
