1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1958 Steyr 500

To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1958 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500.

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