2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Steyr 500D
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1963 Steyr 500D. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Steyr |
| Model | Corvette | 500D |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1850 mm |
