1997 Porsche 911 vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 517 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 650 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Porsche | Steyr |
| Model | 911 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1850 mm |
