1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 35 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, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 444 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Coupe | Exige |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| 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 | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |
