1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1965 Steyr 650T is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 55 (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1965 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, 1959 Austin A 55 (68 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Austin | Steyr |
Model | A 55 | 650T |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 40 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1850 mm |