1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1983 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 18 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 104 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 490 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Nova. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1983 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Coupe | Nova |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
