1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1963 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1963 Steyr 700C is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 726 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1963 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Fiat | Steyr |
| Model | 2300 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1950 mm |
