1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, 2006 Volvo S40 is newer by 41 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 14 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S40 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo S40 (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Coupe | S40 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
