1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 100 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Spider | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 38 L |
