1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 34 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1999 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Coupe | 166 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
