1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1960 Steyr 500

To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 864 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.

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