1993 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 28 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 1085 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Nissan | Steyr |
| Model | 300 ZX | 650T |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1850 mm |
