1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1967 Steyr 500

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1944 kg more than 1967 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1967 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1967 Steyr 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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