1965 Steyr 650T vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 500 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.
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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 650T | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Steyr | Toyota |
| Model | 650T | Corona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
