1998 Nissan Pickup vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 39 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Pickup (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Steyr 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup 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, 1998 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Pickup | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Nissan | Steyr |
| Model | Pickup | 500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1850 mm |
