1981 BMW 745 vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 16 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 1096 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T. 1981 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1965 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1965 Steyr 650T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
Make | BMW | Steyr |
Model | 745 | 650T |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1850 mm |