1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1964 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Trabant P 601 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 125 more horse power than 1964 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1964 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 615 kg more than 1964 Trabant P 601. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1964 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Fiat | Trabant |
| Model | Coupe | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 24 L |
