1963 Steyr 700C vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 345 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, 1982 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C. 1982 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Steyr 700C | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Steyr | Toyota |
| Model | 700C | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2410 mm |
