1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1965 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1965 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 911 | 1965 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Porsche | Steyr |
Model | 911 | 700C |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1950 mm |