2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1965 Steyr 500D
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Steyr 500D weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1965 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Caterham | Steyr |
| Model | 7 | 500D |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 1850 mm |
