1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 270 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Coupe | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
