1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1975 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 304 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 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 84 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 304. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1975 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Coupe | 304 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |
