1966 Steyr 650T vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 790 cc (2 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Sport 800 weights approximately 82 kg more than 1966 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, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Sport 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Steyr 650T | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Steyr | Toyota |
| Model | 650T | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 641 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
