1968 Steyr 650T vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 622 kg more than 1968 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Steyr 650T | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Steyr | Toyota |
| Model | 650T | Celica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |
