2000 Honda NSX vs. 1957 Steyr 500
To start off, 2000 Honda NSX is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1957 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1957 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1957 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 1957 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Honda | Steyr |
Model | NSX | 500 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1850 mm |