1965 Steyr 650T vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, both 1965 Steyr 650T and 1965 Volkswagen 1500 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volkswagen 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volkswagen 1500 (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volkswagen 1500 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volkswagen 1500 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 650T | 1965 Volkswagen 1500 | |
| Make | Steyr | Volkswagen |
| Model | 650T | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
