1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1981 Porsche 930

To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 16 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 70 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Fiat Coupe 1981 Porsche 930
Make Fiat Porsche
Model Coupe 930
Year Released 1965 1981
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2277 cc 3297 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 431 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 97 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 74.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 7.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2510 mm


 

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