2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1967 Steyr 500
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 36 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 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1595 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.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Steyr 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500. 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2003 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 1967 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Steyr |
| Model | Discovery | 500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1850 mm |
