1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 337 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 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Coupe | Passat |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
