1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, 2009 Mazda 3 is newer by 44 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 44 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 Mazda 3. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Coupe | 3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
