1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1968 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1968 Steyr 650T is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1968 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Abarth | Steyr |
| Model | 1000 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1850 mm |
