2005 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 1960 Steyr 500
To start off, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (321 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 646 kg more than 1960 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, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan Aero 8 | 1960 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Morgan | Steyr |
| Model | Aero 8 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1850 mm |
