1965 Opel Rekord vs. 1962 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1965 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Opel Rekord weights approximately 530 kg more than 1962 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, 1965 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Opel Rekord | 1962 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Opel | Steyr |
| Model | Rekord | 650T |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 1850 mm |
