1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 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 3,725 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 6 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda 6 (365 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Coupe | 6 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 3725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
