2009 BMW 128 vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 44 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 128 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T.
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, 2009 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 128 | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | BMW | Steyr |
| Model | 128 | 650T |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1850 mm |
