1965 Steyr 650T vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 5 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 595 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 650T | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Steyr | Volkswagen |
| Model | 650T | 411 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
