1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 48 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (613 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 1015 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL (999 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 799 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Coupe | CL |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5106 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2955 mm |
