1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1963 Steyr 650T is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 700 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 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, 1960 Abarth 700 (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1963 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Abarth | Steyr |
Model | 700 | 650T |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |