1966 Steyr 650T vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1987 Toyota Supra is newer by 21 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 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1057 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, 1987 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Steyr 650T | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Steyr | Toyota |
| Model | 650T | Supra |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 641 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
