1945 Austin 16 vs. 1964 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1964 Steyr 650T is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Austin 16 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 650T. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1945 Austin 16 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1964 Steyr 650T. 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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Austin 16 | 1964 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Austin | Steyr |
| Model | 16 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
