1965 Steyr 650T vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 47 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 990 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 650T | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Steyr | BMW |
| Model | 650T | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2497 mm |
