1965 Steyr 650T vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 665 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 650T | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Steyr | Toyota |
| Model | 650T | Celica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2620 mm |
