1965 Steyr 650T vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1965 Steyr 650T is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 690 cc (2 cylinders), 1958 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Trabant P 70 (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Trabant P 70 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1965 Steyr 650T. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Trabant P 70 (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Trabant P 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 650T | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Steyr | Trabant |
| Model | 650T | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2390 mm |
