1981 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1200 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 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Steyr |
| Model | Toronado | 650T |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1850 mm |
