1966 Fiat Coupe vs. 1972 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1972 Opel Ascona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 320 kg more than 1972 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Fiat Coupe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Coupe | 1972 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Coupe | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
