1965 Steyr 650T vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 992 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 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 650T | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Steyr | Chevrolet |
| Model | 650T | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2685 mm |
