1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1996 Opel Calibra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Calibra weights approximately 300 kg more than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Cabriolet | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Cabriolet | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
