1965 Steyr 650T vs. 1962 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1965 Steyr 650T is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 643 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Steyr 650T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Steyr 650T (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Steyr 650T should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Steyr 650T weights approximately 20 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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 Steyr 650T (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Steyr 650T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 650T | 1962 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Steyr | Steyr |
| Model | 650T | 500D |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
