1968 Peugeot 504D vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504D is newer by 3 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 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504D (58 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504D should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504D weights approximately 850 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, 1968 Peugeot 504D (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Peugeot 504D | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Peugeot | Steyr |
| Model | 504D | 650T |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1850 mm |
