1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1960 Steyr 500
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 36 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1604 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.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Steyr 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1960 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Steyr |
| Model | Discovery | 500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1850 mm |
