1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1967 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1967 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 700C. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1967 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1967 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1967 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Steyr |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | 700C |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 642 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1950 mm |
