1965 Steyr 650T vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 8 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 465 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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 650T | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Steyr | Triumph |
| Model | 650T | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
