1979 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1964 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (163 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 650T. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1964 Steyr 650T. 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 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 650T. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1964 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1964 Steyr 650T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1964 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Steyr |
| Model | Toronado | 650T |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1850 mm |
