2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 1964 Steyr 500

To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1970 kg more than 1964 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 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 1964 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Steyr 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 1964 Steyr 500
Make Rolls-Royce Steyr
Model Park Ward 500
Year Released 2000 1964
Engine Size 5379 cc 489 cc
Horse Power 322 HP 19 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 499 Nm 32 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 480 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 2970 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1330 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 1850 mm


 

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