1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Steyr |
Model | Corvette | 500 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 16 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 32 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1850 mm |