1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1964 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1964 Steyr 650T is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 2100 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1964 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 Fiat 2100 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 2100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1964 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Fiat | Steyr |
| Model | 2100 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1850 mm |
