1992 BMW 525 vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 27 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 1060 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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | 525 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
