1966 Simca 1000 vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 is newer by 1 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 844 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Simca 1000 (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1000 weights approximately 250 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, 1966 Simca 1000 (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Simca 1000 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Simca | Steyr |
| Model | 1000 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 1850 mm |
