1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Golf 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 33 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Coupe | Golf |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
