1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 643 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Steyr 650T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Steyr 650T (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Steyr 650T should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 500 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1963 Steyr 650T.
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, 1963 Steyr 650T (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Steyr 650T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1963 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Fiat | Steyr |
| Model | 500 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
