1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1998 Opel Astra
To start off, 1998 Opel Astra is newer by 33 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 34 more horse power than 1998 Opel Astra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 Opel Astra. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1998 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Coupe | Astra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
