1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 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 43 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 140 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla. 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 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
