1965 Steyr 700C vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 Nissan Skyline is newer by 19 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 510 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, 1984 Nissan Skyline (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C. 1984 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1965 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1965 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 700C | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Steyr | Nissan |
| Model | 700C | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2620 mm |
