1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, 1989 Renault 21 is newer by 24 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 1989 Renault 21. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 155 kg more than 1989 Renault 21. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1989 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Coupe | 21 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
