1951 Austin A vs. 1965 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1965 Steyr 700C is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A weights approximately 145 kg more than 1965 Steyr 700C. 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 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1965 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Austin | Steyr |
| Model | A | 700C |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
