2001 Smart Roadster vs. 1958 Steyr 500
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Smart Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Smart Roadster weights approximately 420 kg more than 1958 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, 2001 Smart Roadster (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Smart Roadster | 1958 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Smart | Steyr |
Model | Roadster | 500 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1850 mm |