1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2010 Citroen C8
To start off, 2010 Citroen C8 is newer by 45 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, 2010 Citroen C8 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C8 weights approximately 420 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, 2010 Citroen C8 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2010 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Citroen |
| Model | Coupe | C8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
