1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 280 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | Coupe | 8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
