1983 Porsche 930 vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1983 Porsche 930 is newer by 18 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 930 weights approximately 800 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, 1983 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Porsche 930 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Porsche | Steyr |
| Model | 930 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1850 mm |
