1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1966 Renault 8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe 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 101 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 490 kg more than 1966 Renault 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Coupe | 8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
