1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1965 Steyr 650T

To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 19 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1120 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T. 1984 Avanti Avanti 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. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1984 Avanti Avanti 1965 Steyr 650T
Make Avanti Steyr
Model Avanti 650T
Year Released 1984 1965
Engine Size 5002 cc 643 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 187 HP 20 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 40 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 500 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 2970 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1330 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 1850 mm