1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, both 1965 Austin A 60 and 1965 Fiat Coupe were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 110 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 60 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 38 L |
