1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 47 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1478 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.

Let's talk about torque, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Fiat Coupe 2012 Land Rover Defender
Make Fiat Land Rover
Model Coupe Defender
Year Released 1965 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2277 cc 2402 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 94.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 17.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 75 L


 

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