1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 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 61 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 550 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1000 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
