1977 Seat 124 vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1977 Seat 124 is newer by 12 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 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Seat 124 weights approximately 480 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Seat 124 (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Seat 124 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Seat | Steyr |
| Model | 124 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1850 mm |
