1969 Seat 1430 vs. 1968 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1969 Seat 1430 is newer by 1 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 1,436 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 1430 weights approximately 430 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, 1969 Seat 1430 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Seat 1430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 1430 | 1968 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Seat | Steyr |
| Model | 1430 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1436 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1850 mm |
