2009 GMC Envoy vs. 1963 Steyr 500D

To start off, 2009 GMC Envoy is newer by 46 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D.

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, 2009 GMC Envoy (277 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D. 2009 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 500D has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 500D will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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