1964 Abarth 700 vs. 1967 Steyr 500
To start off, 1967 Steyr 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Abarth 700 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1967 Steyr 500. 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, 1964 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 1967 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Steyr |
Model | 700 | 500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |