1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1996 Fiat Coupe is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Fiat Coupe (302 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Fiat Coupe | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Spider | Coupe |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |