1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1967 Opel Record is newer by 2 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 75 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 152 kg more than 1967 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Coupe | Record |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
