1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 84 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Coupe | Polo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
