1965 Steyr 700C vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 516 kg more than 1965 Steyr 700C. 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, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen K 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 700C | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Steyr | Volkswagen |
| Model | 700C | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2700 mm |
