1994 Porsche 993 vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 29 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 920 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 993 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Porsche | Steyr |
| Model | 993 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1850 mm |
