1968 Steyr 650T vs. 1972 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volkswagen 1302 (34 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volkswagen 1302 should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1968 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, 1972 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Steyr 650T | 1972 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Steyr | Volkswagen |
| Model | 650T | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
