1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 65 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 1400 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
