1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1963 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1969 Holden Brougham is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 920 kg more than 1963 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 1963 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Holden | Steyr |
| Model | Brougham | 700C |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1950 mm |
