1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 15 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 812 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Commodore | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Opel | Steyr |
Model | Commodore | 650T |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1312 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 1850 mm |