1997 Buick Century vs. 1960 Steyr 500

To start off, 1997 Buick Century is newer by 37 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Century weights approximately 1034 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 1960 Steyr 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Steyr 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500. 1997 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1960 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1960 Steyr 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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