1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1977 Nissan Laurel is newer by 12 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 10 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Nissan Laurel (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Coupe | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
