1975 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1975 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 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 643 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Steyr 700C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Steyr 700C (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Steyr 700C should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Steyr 700C weights approximately 30 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. 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, 1963 Steyr 700C (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Steyr 700C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 500 | 1963 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Fiat | Steyr |
| Model | 500 | 700C |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 498 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 | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
