2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 38 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Caterham | Steyr |
Model | 7 | 650T |
Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 1850 mm |