1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1966 BMW 1602 is newer by 1 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, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 290 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1602 | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 1602 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
