1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1975 AC 428
To start off, 1975 AC 428 is newer by 10 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 AC 428 weights approximately 200 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, 1975 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1975 AC 428 | |
| Make | Fiat | AC |
| Model | Coupe | 428 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
