1963 Steyr 700C vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 27 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 1016 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Steyr 700C | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Steyr | Volvo |
| Model | 700C | 960 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2650 mm |
