2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1965 Steyr 500D

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 41 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (336 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1965 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D.

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