1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1965 Simca Ariane
To start off, both 1965 Fiat Coupe and 1965 Simca Ariane were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 86 more horse power than 1965 Simca Ariane. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 130 kg more than 1965 Simca Ariane. 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 1965 Simca Ariane. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat Coupe | 1965 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | Coupe | Ariane |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |