1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 1988 Renault 19 is newer by 23 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 57 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (91 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 234 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1988 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Coupe | 19 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
