1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1962 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1962 Steyr 650T is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 70 (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1962 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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1962 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Austin | Steyr |
Model | A 70 | 650T |
Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 641 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |