1962 Steyr 650T vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander

To start off, 1962 Steyr 650T is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 3,809 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Studebaker Commander (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Studebaker Commander should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 1192 kg more than 1962 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, 1953 Studebaker Commander (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Studebaker Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 650T. 1953 Studebaker Commander has automatic transmission and 1962 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1962 Steyr 650T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Studebaker Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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