1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1964 Steyr 500
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1964 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1964 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Steyr 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1964 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Steyr |
Model | 600 | 500 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 489 cc |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |