1962 Steyr 700C vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1949 kg more than 1962 Steyr 700C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Steyr 700C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 700C. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1962 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1962 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Steyr 700C | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Steyr | Land Rover |
| Model | 700C | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 641 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2743 mm |
