1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2000 Opel Astra
To start off, 2000 Opel Astra 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, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Opel Astra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Astra weights approximately 98 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Opel Astra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2000 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Coupe | Astra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
