1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1967 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1967 Steyr 650T is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Abarth 600 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1967 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, 1955 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 600 | 1967 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Abarth | Steyr |
Model | 600 | 650T |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |