1979 Morgan 4 vs. 1965 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1979 Morgan 4 is newer by 14 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Morgan 4 weights approximately 120 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, 1979 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Morgan 4 | 1965 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Morgan | Steyr |
Model | 4 | 700C |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1950 mm |