1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1980 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1980 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Triumph Dolomite. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 50 kg more than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Triumph Dolomite (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 1980 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | Cabriolet | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 56 L |
