1971 Riley 4 vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1971 Riley 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1965 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, 1971 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Riley 4 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Riley | Steyr |
Model | 4 | 650T |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1850 mm |