1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 47 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 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 800 kg more than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | Cabriolet | Colorado |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1220 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 72 L |