1965 Steyr 650T vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 515 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Steyr 650T | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Steyr | Toyota |
Model | 650T | Corolla |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 643 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |