1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2005 Kia Optima
To start off, 2005 Kia Optima is newer by 40 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Kia Optima. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Optima weights approximately 267 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Optima. (199 Nm). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2005 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Coupe | Optima |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
