1959 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan 4 (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morgan 4 weights approximately 150 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 Morgan 4 (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan 4 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Morgan | Steyr |
| Model | 4 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1850 mm |
